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Sunset

Sunset at the Red Lighthouse

Grab a bite near the town center, walk to the northern tip for the sunset view, and finish with a nightcap.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 19:56

    Schiermonnikoger Vishandel

    Pick up fish and chips for a casual dinner by the water.

  2. 20:46

    Westerstrand Schiermonnikoog

    Walk from the town center to Westerstrand Schiermonnikoog to stretch your legs and enjoy the evening air before the main event.

  3. 21:26

    Noordertoren

    Arrive at Noordertoren. This red lighthouse is the counterpart to the white Zuidertoren in town. Position yourself to watch the sun dip toward the NW.

  4. 22:26

    Beachclub Norderstraun

    End the evening at Beachclub Norderstraun, just a short walk from the lighthouse, for a drink while the lights come on.

Local tip

The walk from the town center to Noordertoren takes about 23 minutes. The beach at Westerstrand Schiermonnikoog is a good spot to pass the time before heading north.

Check before you go

  • Beachclub Norderstraun kitchen closes at 20:00, so arrive before then if you want a full meal, though they stay open for drinks until 22:00.
  • Noordertoren is an active lighthouse; please respect the area and do not climb the tower unless indicated as open.

Worth knowing

  • Schiermonnikoger Vishandel is open at 19:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Schiermonnikoog (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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